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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.